Cross My Heart was a beautifully emotional and heartfelt story that really moved me. Megan Collins writes with such sensitivity, exploring themes of love, loss, and healing in a way that felt genuine and touching. The characters were well-developed and their journeys felt authentic and inspiring. It was a powerful, uplifting read that stayed with me long after I finished.

𝙈𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨:

Megan Collins knows exactly how to write women navigating impossible choices—grief-stricken, protective, and deeply human. Cross My Heart had me hooked from the first chapter, pulling me into a layered mystery wrapped around sisterhood, guilt, and the heavy weight of shared trauma.

I loved how dark and emotionally charged this was, with just the right amount of slow-burn tension. The twists surprised me, but more than that, I was invested in the characters’ why. The relationship between Sasha and her chosen family felt raw and real, and watching everything unravel was both gripping and heartbreaking.

Why not five stars? There were a few pacing lulls in the middle where I felt slightly ahead of the reveals, but the final act made up for it in spades. The emotional payoff was worth the build.

This is a twisty, thoughtful thriller about what we’ll do to protect each other—and what happens when that loyalty starts to crack.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Megan Collins for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

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A delicious unsettling psychological thriller that is filled with obsession,grief, and identity. There is also romantic delusion with secrets. A page turner!
Many thanks to Atria and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was such an interesting page-turner. The main character was really fascinating and I loved the pacing and twists. Really well done.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley- thank you!

There were times at the beginning of this book that I wasn't sure if I could finish it because the main character Rosie was overwhelmingly crazy. I'm glad I stuck with it, though, because it ended up being an interesting read. Not super twisty but still a solid thriller overall.

This was such a fun book. I was instantly hooked and had to know where it was going. I felt like it got a little on the slower side about half way in, but it was still a great read and kept me on my toes. I would highly recommend this one!

Cross My Heart is a tense, layered psychological thriller about family secrets and the lengths people go to protect them. The pacing is steady, with plenty of unease and twists that keep you second-guessing everyone.

Rosie has been unlucky in love and has experienced heartbreak. Is she picking the wrong guys, or does her obsession with finding The One and getting married drive them away? As for the heartbreak, I mean figuratively and literally... her heart stopped functioning and she was fortunate to get a donor and have life-saving heart replacement surgery.
When someone in the hospital hints at who the donor was, Rosie continues her obsessive ways. Her favorite author's wife recently died, and it appears it is her heart that she received. When they start communicating via the donor website, a strange relationship begins. They both reveal secrets, but also a flirtation begins.
She soon discovers some disturbing facts about the author and his wife's death. She finds herself more and more drawn to him, even as she questions his involvement in his wife's death.
The twists and turns keep coming, and it's a fun and interesting book. Yet- I don't really like any of the characters. While I enjoyed some of the unrealistic plot twists, there was a little something missing for me. Not to say it's not a fun read, because it is. I'm rounding up to 3.5 stars on this one.

Rosie is the recipient of a heart from a donor. It came from a man's wife that is a writer. Rosie can communicate with Morgan through a donor app. Rosie is searching for the love of her life and believes she has found that through Morgan.
Rosie wants nothing more than to desperately meet Morgan except Morgan ends up dead.
Seems Rosie is being investigated because Morgan already met Rosie, shared a kiss with her, and has already invited her into his home
2 Rosies? or is Rosie having a physiological breakdown

Cross My Heart by Megan Collins takes a bold premise—love born from a new heart—and spins it into a tense page turner. A compelling choice for fans of twisted love stories and suspenseful stories!

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book had a great plot and twist! A mysterious mmc, a desperate fmc, what could go wrong? I really enjoyed this read.

Cross My Heart is a dark, emotionally charged thriller that explores the bonds of family, the scars of trauma, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried. The story centers around two women—best friends since childhood—who were raised in a secretive, insular community designed to shield them from a dangerous world. When a tragedy from the past resurfaces and threatens to unravel their carefully constructed lives, long-held secrets come to light. As truths are revealed and loyalties tested, the characters must confront the reality of their shared history and the consequences of the choices they've made.
I really enjoyed this thriller—in fact, I binged it in a single day. Megan Collins delivers a unique and haunting story that immediately pulled me in. The premise felt fresh, and I was deeply invested in the characters and the emotional complexity behind their relationships. The pacing was tight, the suspense steady, and the storytelling rich with atmosphere. What set this book apart was how it blended psychological suspense with nuanced character development, making it more than just a page-turner. Cross My Heart is a gripping, emotionally layered thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish.

Wow this book kept me at the edges of my seat the whole time..... this was my first book from this author and won't be my last 🤩

Thank you so much to netgalley and the author for the advance copy for review. Unfortunately I could not get into this story. I will definitely try this author again in the future.

From the very first chapter, this book pulled me into a whirlwind of suspense! I was completely hooked by Rosie Lachlan’s obsession with her heart donor’s husband—and the growing feeling that his wife’s death wasn’t an accident. Trust me, the less you know before diving in, the better—the twists will definitely catch you off guard.

The structure of the book added so much to the experience. The twists were so unexpected, I actually gasped out loud more than once trying to figure out what was really going on. It’s a wild, addictive read with intriguing characters and a super fun, fast-paced format. Highly recommend if you’re into twisty thrillers!

I love all of Megan Collins’ books but this one was particularly intriguing. While I know the particulars of most who-done-it’s from the beginning, I did not figure out the intricacies of “Cross My Heart” until the author wanted me to.

Read carefully. The many nuances of this novel will slip by you if you don’t. This is one of the best books I have read in years!


I received an ARC from Simon & Schuster through NetGalley. This in no way affects my review or ratting of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.

This book was an interesting read. I was drawn into the story based on the fact that Rosie received a heart transplant. (I have a friend who has had 3 kidney transplants. So anything related to transplants always grabs my attention.) This one definitely has you feeling edge as you wonder the real story behind how the woman died whose heart was donated to Rosie. There are lots of twists and turns … some maybe a little over the top … and way too many characters you need to remember. An okay read, but I felt myself a little overwhelmed and not enjoying the book as much as I had hoped.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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A twisty masterpiece! One of the most fun and thrilling books I've read in awhile. Part twisty thriller, part feminist examination of why interesting girls fall crazy in love with less worthy guys, this book was about the great lengths some of us gals will go to for love. Rosie is a heart transplant recipient who falls in love with her donor's partner over e-mail and social media stalking -- and she busies herself trying to become the woman she thinks he wants her to be. But slowly she realizes that this bestselling author and local Lothario may not be the dreamboat she thinks he is. I loved Rosie's unique voice and her sometime craziness for love, coupled with her growing awareness that her quasi-stalking was unhealthy. This was also a great whodunit - I was surprised both by the murder and the person who did it. Sprinkle in some fun with unreliable narration and several killer twists and you have the recipe for a five-star read.

Wow, I really enjoyed this book! This was my first read by Megan Collins, and I can’t wait to read more of her work! I loved the Taylor Swift references and song titles. I had so many theories, but none of them were correct. I love when a book can surprise me!!

This book had me hooked from the very beginning! There were so many twists and turns that I honestly never knew where the story was headed. At first, I thought it was mainly about the connection forming between Rosie, the heart recipient, and the heart donor’s surviving husband — and I figured that was the whole story. But wow, I was so wrong! This book constantly kept me guessing and reminded me not to assume anything too soon. The suspense had me questioning everyone right up until the very end. I really enjoyed this one and can’t wait to check out more of the author’s previous work.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.